Dining Options for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 2023

While numerous dining establishments shutter their doors on Christmas Day, some remain open to cater to patrons seeking a meal on the holiday.

Notable chains like Chick-fil-A, Cheesecake Factory, Krispy Kreme, and Olive Garden will be closed on December 25, 2023. However, others such as McDonald’s and Hooters will be welcoming customers.

Additionally, it’s a common practice for many local Chinese restaurants to operate on Christmas Day.

Below is a list of restaurants open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, along with those that will certainly be closed on December 25, 2023.

As always, it’s advisable to call ahead to your nearest location to confirm operating hours.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve 2023

• Applebee’s: Certain locations nationwide will be open on Christmas Eve, with potential reductions in hours. Verify holiday hours with your local restaurant.
• Cracker Barrel: Open until 2 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve, as per the company’s website.
• Cheesecake Factory: Planning to open on Christmas Eve; check with your local restaurant for specific hours.
• Dunkin’: Most U.S. locations will be open on Christmas Eve. Confirm local store hours using the Dunkin’ Mobile App.
• Hooters: U.S. restaurants will open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to a company spokesperson.
• IHOP: Open on Christmas Eve, but hours vary by location. Check with your local IHOP for details.
• Krispy Kreme: U.S. shops will be open on Christmas Eve, closing at 6 p.m. local time.
• McDonald’s: Majority of locations are open on Christmas Eve.
• Olive Garden: Some Olive Garden restaurants are open on Christmas Eve, with potential early closures based on local business. Contact the restaurant directly for scheduled closing times.
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Open on Christmas Eve, but hours may differ by location.
• Starbucks: Many Starbucks locations are open on Christmas Eve; verify store hours with your local Starbucks.
• Taco Bell: Open on Christmas Eve, though hours vary by location.